Can-Can Revival 00/00/0000

Opened: November 30, -0001

Can-Can - 1978 - New York History , Info & More

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

Get Can-Can Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Queer The Ballet In Partnership Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


Experience the world premiere of DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE by Queer the Ballet at Baruch Performing Arts Center. This new ballet, inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich, runs from June 21 to 23, 2024.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Queer The Ballet Will Present DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Queer the Ballet presents the world premiere of Dream of a Common Language. Dream of a Common Language is a new evening-length ballet inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich's 1978 poetry collection by the same name.

Timo Fahler SHRUG ATLAS Announced At Philbrook Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Explore timo fahler's first institutional solo exhibition at The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, announced by Sebastian Gladstone.

Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 12, 2024


The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.

Selections and Schedule Set For 2024 News Works At Bay Street
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the selections and schedule of works for the upcoming 10th Annual Title Wave: 2024 New Works Festival. 

Boston Ballet Presents SPRING EXPERIENCE Concert This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024


Experience the magic of spring with Boston Ballet's latest performance, featuring works by William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and a world premiere by Ken Ossola.

Charli XCX Will Be Honored With ASCAP Global Impact Award At The 2024 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only U.S. PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will present pioneering pop phenomenon Charli XCX with the ASCAP Global Impact Award in honor of her tremendous impact on pop music.

REVIEW: The All-Australian Production Of GREASE, THE MUSICAL Is A Rocking Piece Of Theatre That Will Satisfy The Movie Fans While Honoring The 1971 Original.
by Jade Kops - Apr 3, 2024


GREASE, THE MUSICAL is given a new treatment, satisfying audiences looking for a toe tapping night of nostalgia while honoring the early stage productions and liberally referencing the famous 1978 movie adaptation.

Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2024


In the past few years, Patti LuPone has resigned from Actor’s Equity Association and suspended her legendary Broadway career, but as she proved with her Celebrity Series of Boston performance at Symphony Hall on April 2, the three-time Tony Award winner can still command a concert stage.

Review: SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Apr 3, 2024


Somewhere between touring tribute acts and high-gloss Broadway jukebox musical bios are the more modest regional  musicals created to nominally perform the hits of a legacy pop act, in costume, adding biographical details as a story arc.

Review: Andrea McArdle Tells the Tale of a Broadway Baby at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 30, 2024


Shining like a beacon, Andrea McArdle wowed the crowd at CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY BABY on March 29, 2024 at 54 Below. This reviewer, along with the rest of those in the audience, was completely overwhelmed at the performance. There is one more performance tonight at 7 pm - get your tickets now!

Pacific Symphony Announces New Partnership With Avenue Of The Arts Costa Mesa
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Pacific Symphony has announced that Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is now the orchestra's “Official Hotel Partner” through December 2024.

Miller Theatre Presents The Final Two Bach Series Concerts Curated By SIMONE DINNERSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will present the final two concerts in its 2023-24 BACH series with pianist/curator Simone Dinnerstein.

Video: Lorde Covers Talking Heads' 'Take Me To The River'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024


Lorde pays tribute to Talking Heads with a cover of 'Take Me To The River' for A24 Music's compilation album, 'Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense'.

BalletMet to Close Out the 2023-24 Columbus Season with ROMEO AND JULIET Alongside the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024


Experience the timeless love story of ROMEO AND JULIET as it returns to BalletMet. This classic ballet, renowned for its dramatic choreography and emotional depth, is a must-see for any dance enthusiast.

Ryan G. Hinds Will Host the 44th Dora Mavor Moore Awards; New Category Announced
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2024


The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced today that the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held Monday, June 24th at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. The celebration will be hosted by Toronto theatre icon Ryan G. Hinds.

Ariana DeBose Will Return to Host the 77th Annual Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2024


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose returns to host THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS for the third time. We have all of the details here!

BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.

Roulette Presents A Revival Of Robert Ashley's Opera FOREIGN EXPERIENCES In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024


Discover the new production of Robert Ashley's FOREIGN EXPERIENCES presented by Roulette. Dive into the captivating world of this unique performance.

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2024


A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Renowned Clarinetist Charles Neifich to Perform Recital at Manhattan School of Music
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


On March 27th, at 7:30PM, the renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich will perform a concert at Greenfield Hall of the Manhattan School of Music.

Satellite Collective to Present Tribeca Show 2024 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Join Satellite Collective's Tribeca Show 2024 at Satellite Gallery for two weekends of premieres and events.

Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536.  Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. See photos from inside the ceremony here.

Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell.

Videos